"As an artist, most people are not thinking about me so I can do whatever I want and it’ll be just fine."
Indie Pop
WHEEL OF TUNES: SHAKEY GRAVES
The folk charmer talks eccentric neighbors, opiate fields in Wizard of Oz, and all the things hidden under his bed.
NECK: MUSICAL MATCHMAKING IN EXPERIMENTAL FOLK
How a platonic blind date led to some of the most beautiful folk music in Boston
PHOTOCOMFORT: SMOOTH SYNTHPOP FOR ONE
Boston’s rising electronic act gears up for an eventful 2018 that will warm your heart.
WHEEL OF TUNES: ALVVAYS
Toronto act Alvvays talk sleeptalking, underrated shoes, and Rick and Morty.
FUZZSTIVAL 2017: A GUIDE TO WHO’S WHO AT THE 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Boston Fuzzstival is back, so we built a guide to help you decide which bands to see.
WHEEL OF TUNES: CHARLY BLISS
Power poppers Charly Bliss talk glitter, gemstones, and Gatorade
STEF CHURA: THE DETROIT GIRL WHO ISN’T AFRAID TO GET MESSY
Detroit DIY goddess Stef Chura once tweeted, “I can’t believe white men have anything left to sing about.” To be honest, neither can we.
TRACK REVIEW: GINGER SUNBURN – “FRIVOLOUS ACTIVITIES”
The local trio finds summertime haze in the midst of a song akin to King Krule, The Smiths, and more.
30 BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2016
Boston had one hell of a year and we've got 30 records to prove it.